Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1131491

Cabbage White
Pieris rapae

Observation date: July 14, 2017
Submitted by: Jben745
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These are the most numerous of all the species that visit the field near my home. Seen from early Spring thru late Summer, they feed on Thistle, Loosestrife, and numerous other wildflowers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: reutere
Verified date: August 03, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Monroe County, United States, New York

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